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June 5th 2025

5/6/2025

 
'Western Champion'
at the West Somerset Railway
4th June 2025
Andrew Triggs
Hi Roger
A couple of shots taken today of immaculate D1015 'Western Champion' at the WSR, prior to tomorrows 2025 WSR Diesel Gala 
All the Best
Andrew

Picture
Taken from Bishops Lydeard overbridge D1015 'Western Champion' clagging well as it prepares to work the 15.10 Bishops Lydeard-Minehead light engine movement (with 'Teddy bear' D9526 later in the afternoon. 45108 with 50015 are stabled at platform. Copyright Andrew Triggs
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3 Running almost 2 hours later than planned, approaching Kentford Farm crossing, near Blue Anchor, with D9526 and GWR Toad Brake van in the consist Copyright Andrew Triggs
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3 Running almost 2 hours later than planned, approaching Kentford Farm crossing, near Blue Anchor, with D9526 and GWR Toad Brake van in the consist Copyright Andrew Triggs
Many Thanks Andrew

Penzance - Exeter
Paul Barlow

Picture
43093 and 43187 0745 Penzance to Exeter St Davids 2E06 passes Exeter St Thomas. 04.06.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
An interesting urban scene, Paul - many thanks.

Tuesday Afternoon Loco Action
Guy Vincent

A change of weather on the afternoon of 3rd with plenty of sunshine following a morning of leaden skies and at times heavy showers.   
Picture
Freightliner's 70004 'The Coal Industry Society' heading the fully loaded 4O57 1329 Wentloog - Southampton Maritime intermodal container train through Freshford. 03.06.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.
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The same train is seen again approaching the summit of Upton Scudamore bank. 03.06.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.
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GBRF 69007 and DB Cargo 66207, the latter recently repainted from EWS to DB livery, descending Upton Scudamore bank as 0V30 1405 Eastleigh - Westbury Yard. 03.06.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.
Picture
An interesting comparison of the revised roof equipment arrangement on the former class 56 bodyshell, following conversion to class 69, and the class 66 behind. Both locos feature General Motors power units and the exhausts appear almost identical, as are the covers in the centre. The fans differ however; the 69 having two circular open fans while the 66 design sees them concealed beneath a large mesh grille. 03.06.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.

Some interesting photographs and information - many thanks as always, Guy.


'Fun Size' HST
Jon Hird

Picture
With set GW07 still in its unusual 2+3 formation, 43004 and 43092 head west over East Largin Viaduct with the 1340 Plymouth - Penzance on 04.06.2025. Copyright Jon Hird.

The WSR Diesel Convoy
Steve Widdowson

Picture
A convoy on the way to WSR, seen in Worcester Yd. D1015, 50015, 45108 & 43465 + 43484 are working 0Q83 - the 1008 Kidderminster SVR - Bishops Lydeard. 03.06.2025, copyright Steve Widdowson.
A great amount of horsepower on display here, many thanks Steve.

Memories of the '50's'
Paul Barlow

Hello Jon

A few class 50's from 1980 from a collection acquired, photographer unknown.

kind regards

Paul
Picture
50013 calls at Newton Abbot on 05.07.1980. Original photographer unknown, copyright Paul Barlow.
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50002 arrives at Honiton on a down service from Waterloo. 05.07.1980. Original photographer unknown, copyright Paul Barlow.
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50002 at Exeter St Davids on a train to Waterloo. 05.07.1980. Original photographer unknown, copyright Paul Barlow.
Fantastic stuff, Paul - many thanks for sharing the photos.

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